The Parenting Remix: What No One Told Us About Getting Older

Embracing the Realities and Rewards of Parenting and Career Reinvention with Dana Record  In this episode of Gen X Remix: Midlife Laughs & Next Acts, host Tabatha Jones talks with Dana Record, a former childcare professional who pivoted into digital marketing, about her life-changing career shift and navigating parenting through crises. Dana shares insights on choosing the right career path, the challenges of dealing with a child's chronic illness and mental health issues, and the need for better communication and respect in parenting. She also discusses her e-book containing phrases parents should avoid and alternative supportive language. Listen in to explore the real challenges and rewards of midlife reinventions and authentic parenting.  00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship  01:11 Welcome to Gen X Remix  02:15 Dana Record's Remix Story  04:46 The Entrepreneurial Journey  09:37 Parenting Through Challenges  21:26 Mental Health and Parenting  28:02 Communication and Respect  35:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  _______________________________________________________________________  Today’s Sponsor – Freedom Builder System For $57/month you get:  Biz Builder AI: My custom AI with five “Sherpas” that helps you pick the right business idea, build offers, map your runway, and market yourself without sounding cringe.  Freedom Builder Community: Live support, training, and accountability so you’re not doing this alone. It’s like having me — your Corporate Escape Sherpa — in your pocket 24/7 for less than dinner out. Link in the show notes.  Click to Learn more here: https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system _______________________________________________________________________  🔗Connect with Dana Record  🌐Website: Breakingfreewithdana.com  📘Social Media (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @breakingfreewithdana  _______________________________________________________________________  🔗Connect with your host, Tabatha Jones  👉Career Advancement & Leadership Coach | The Corporate Escape Sherpa™ Helping Gen-X women build businesses (and lives) that actually feel good.  📱Instagram: @coach_tabatha  📩Email: [email protected]  🌐Website: empowered-leader.com and corporateescapesherpa.com  #genxremix #corporateescape #freedombuilder #BuildBeforeYouBounce #escapewithconfidence #genxremix #midlifereinvention #BoldNextAct #womeninbusiness #lifeaftercorporate #genxremix #genxwomen